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Cedar Point to charge extra for haunted attractions
Haunt pass will cost from $10 to $30 per night.
Kings Island to retire Boo Blasters dark ride
Dark ride will close after September 1.
Disney domestic experiences revenue up 22% in quarter, income up 10%
Expansion of the Disney cruise line also contributed to the results.
United Parks revenue and income down on nearly flat attendance
The company says weather was a factor in the results.
Six Flags posts net loss of $100 million in second quarter
The company missed its expectations in most categories.
Six Flags CEO Zimmerman out
Richard Zimmerman will step down as CEO. He previously led Cedar Fair.
Lucky Strike acquires three FEC's and two water parks
Parks were acquired by Herschend as part of the Palace Entertainment sale.
9-year-old child dies at Hersheypark
The incident occurred in the water park.
Investor in American Heartland park sues developer for "campaign of deception"
The 91-year-old says religious language was used to encourage him to commit to the project.
Holiday World announces Summer Wine'd Down Culinary Festival
The event will feature special menu items with suggested wine pairings.
Space themed indoor roller coaster coming to Legoland Florida and California in 2026
SPACEPORT 885 is an homage to one of the original LEGO Space Scooter sets, #885
ZDT's Amusement Park permanently closes August 17th
The park in Seguin east of San Antonio announced the closure on Facebook. The owner's have reportedly been trying to sell Switchback, their unique wood shuttle coaster, since last year.
Epic Universe boosts Orange County tax revenue
May collections were the highest ever for the month.
Residents in the middle of UK Universal development face uncertain future
The property owners have not been offered buy-outs.
Shots fired in parking lot at Six Flags Great America, no injuries reported
Police are investigating the incident.
Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Belle close permanently for Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom
The new Cars land will replace the classic attractions.
Universal bringing year-round horror attraction to Chicago
The Universal Horror Unleashed attraction is targeting a 2027 opening date.
Cedar Point's new Siren's Curse roller coaster debuts this weekend
The tilt coaster has 2,966 feet of track and a top speed of 58 mph.
California's Great America faces imminent closure in 2027
Six Flags has an option to renew the lease, but has not yet chosen to.
Marineland selling its amusement rides
The Ontario park is selling its inventory of attractions.
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Six Flags posts net loss of $100 million in second quarter
Cedar Point to charge extra for haunted attractions
Hershey Goes Full Hershey, "Shaq-ifies" Laff Trakk for Halloween
Cruise water slide cracks open, man injured
Cedar Fair Parks will start charging for Haunted Houses
RideMan is having health issues.
Kings Island to retire Boo Blasters dark ride
Carnival flats vs Amusement Park flats in USA
Now Six Flags "hates poor people?"
Disney Treasure, August 2025
Disney domestic experiences revenue up 22% in quarter, income up 10%
Bye Bye Boo Blasters
United Parks revenue and income down on nearly flat attendance
Knoebels; And Many Other Side Trips (2025)
Six Flags CEO Zimmerman out
My favorite local trivia host had a theme park map visual round
Six Flags America - Farewell Tour 2025
Richard Zimmerman stepping down
Lucky Strike acquires three FEC's and two water parks
Kentucky Kingdom Coasters renamed
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